It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
Release Year
1963
Runtime
192 min
Audience Score
7.0
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Story Snapshot
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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